Category: Photo Techniques

Three-Years Ago (01-January-2013) — New Jersey

Backyard Winter Nature in New Jersey.

A squirrel on my back porch. As long as it looked away it didn’t think I was taking its picture. Probably one of the squirrels that would later get into the attic and cause all kinds of problems.

Squirrel on a Fence in my Back Yard. Winter Wildlife in New Jersey. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2 camera, FT1 adapter, and 180 mm f/2.8D lens (ISO 800, 180 mm, f/2.8, 1/250 sec). (David J. Mathre)
Squirrel on a Fence in my Back Yard. Winter Wildlife in New Jersey. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2 camera, FT1 adapter, and 180 mm f/2.8D lens (ISO 800, 180 mm, f/2.8, 1/250 sec). (David J. Mathre)

Five-Years Ago (01-January-2011) — Patagonia

Gone to See Patagonia 2010/2011. Photography Workshop with Thom Hogan. Day 6: Hosteria El Pilar, El Chalten, Laguna Torre, Parque Nacional Los Glaciaries.

On the previous day we drove from Hosteria Helsingfors to Hosteria El Pilar near the town of El Chalten. We stayed at this location for a couple of days. Early in the morning (before sunrise) we were rewarded with a magnificent view of Mount Fitzroy from right outside the hosteria. You need to view this panorama in full-screen mode. After picking up our guide in El Chalten, we hiked to Laguna Torre in Parque Nacional Los Glaciaries (Glacier National Park). During the hike we saw a female Magellanic Woodpecker. Once at Laguna Torre there was an impressive view of the Torre massif, the Adela range, Mount Solo and their respective glaciers.

Early Morning View of Fitzroy from El Pilaf Hosteria in El Chalten. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 50 mm f/1.4 G lens (ISO 100, f/11, 1/5 sec) (David J Mathre)
Early Morning View of Fitzroy from El Pilaf Hosteria in El Chalten. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 50 mm f/1.4 G lens (ISO 100, f/11, 1/5 sec) (David J Mathre)
Trailhead to Laguna Torre. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 50 mm f/1.4G lens (ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/125 sec). (David J Mathre)
Trailhead to Laguna Torre. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 50 mm f/1.4G lens (ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/125 sec). (David J Mathre)
Multilingual sign with info and regulations on the trail to Laguna Torre. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 50 mm f/1.4G lens (ISO 100, f/4, 1/60 sec). (David J Mathre)
Multilingual sign with info and regulations on the trail to Laguna Torre. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 50 mm f/1.4G lens (ISO 100, f/4, 1/60 sec). (David J Mathre)
Hikers on the trail to Laguna Torres. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 50 mm f/1.4G lens (ISO 100, f/11, 1/160 sec) (David J Mathre)
Hikers on the trail to Laguna Torres. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 50 mm f/1.4G lens (ISO 100, f/11, 1/160 sec) (David J Mathre)
Female Magellanic Woodpecker. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/5.6, 1/100 sec) (David J Mathre)
Female Magellanic Woodpecker. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 100, 300 mm, f/5.6, 1/100 sec) (David J Mathre)
Panorama of Laguna Torre taken on a hike from El Chalten in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares while on a Photography Workshop in Patagonia with Thom Hogan. Composite of 4 mages taken with a Nikon D3x and 50 mm f/1.4G lens (ISO 100, 50 mm, f/11, 1/40 sec). Converted to B&W with Nik Silver Efex Pro. . (David J Mathre)
Panorama of Laguna Torre taken on a hike from El Chalten in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares while on a Photography Workshop in Patagonia with Thom Hogan. Composite of 4 mages taken with a Nikon D3x and 50 mm f/1.4G lens (ISO 100, 50 mm, f/11, 1/40 sec). Converted to B&W with Nik Silver Efex Pro. . (David J Mathre)

Five-Years Ago (30-December-2010) — Argentina

Gone to See Patagonia 2010/2011. Photography Workshop with Thom Hogan. Day 4: Estancia Helsingfors.

Gaucho and Mount at Estancia Helsingfors in Patagonia. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 24-120 mm f/4 lens (ISO 200, 66 mm, f/5.6, 1/640 sec). Raw image processed with Capture One Pro 8, Focus Magic, and Photoshop CC.

Horse and Gaucho at Estancia Helsingfors in Patagonia. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 24-120 mm f/4 lens (ISO 200, 66 mm, f/5.6, 1/640 sec) (David J Mathre)
Horse and Gaucho at Estancia Helsingfors in Patagonia. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 24-120 mm f/4 lens (ISO 200, 66 mm, f/5.6, 1/640 sec) (David J Mathre)

Five-Years Ago (29-December-2010) — Patagonia

Gone to See Patagonia 2010/2011. Photography Workshop with Thom Hogan. Day 3: Estancia Helsingfors.

Thom and Thomas Discussing the Photography of Wind Blown Trees in Patagonia at Estancia Helsingfors. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 16-35 mm f/4 lens (ISO 125, 26 mm, f/11, 1/250 sec).

Thom and Thomas Discussing the Photography of Wind Blown Trees in Patagonia. Estancia Helsingfors in Argentina. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 16-35 mm f/4 lens (ISO 125, 26 mm, f/11, 1/250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Thom and Thomas Discussing the Photography of Wind Blown Trees in Patagonia. Estancia Helsingfors in Argentina. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 16-35 mm f/4 lens (ISO 125, 26 mm, f/11, 1/250 sec). (David J Mathre)

Four-Years Ago (28-December-2011) — Florida

Gone to See America. December 2011 Florida Road Trip. Day 9: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Little Blue Heron at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Image taken with a Nikon D3 camera and 70-200 mm f/2.8 VRII + TC-E III 20 teleconverter (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1600 sec).

Little Blue Heron at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Image taken with a Nikon D3 and 70-200 mm f/2.8 VRII + TC-E III 20 teleconverter (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1600 sec). (David J Mathre)
Little Blue Heron at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Image taken with a Nikon D3 and 70-200 mm f/2.8 VRII + TC-E III 20 teleconverter (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1600 sec). (David J Mathre)